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Predicative constructions (complexes) with the Infinitive - Coggle Diagram
Predicative constructions (complexes) with the Infinitive
The Accusative with the Infinitive
perception (восприятие) – to hear, feel, see, watch, observe, notice: I saw Tom get into his car and drive away.
mental activity – to know, think, consider, believe, suppose, expect, imagine, find, feel, trust, understand, admit, deny, prove: Until the disaster, everyone had believed the ship to be unsinkable.
wish and intention – to want, wish, like (=want), desire, choose (=want), intend, mean: Have you got enough money or do you want me to lend you some?
order and permission – to order, command, recommend, advise, request, beg, ask, allow, permit, let, promise, forbid: Don’t let it go any further.
compulsion(принуждение) – to cause, compel, make, force, get, have: The car's broken and I can't make it go.
The Nominative with the Infinitive
perception – to hear, see, feel, observe: The suspect was seen to enter the building at 8.
mental activity – to know, expect, believe, suppose, think, consider, find: This remedy is believed to be very effective.
order, request, permission, compulsion, intention – to order, command, request, ask, allow, permit, forbid, force, make, intend, mean: Passengers are requested to remain seated until the aircraft comes to a complete stop.
verbs of saying and reporting – to say, report, announce: The building is reported to have been damaged by the fire.
verbs of seeming and appearing – to seem, appear, happen, chance, prove, turn out: Whatever I say, I seem to say the wrong thing.
the combinations to be sure, be bound, be certain, be likely: Tom has got a very bad memory. He is sure to forget what you told him.
The Infinitive For-Phrase
a subject introduced by anticipatory it. The doctor says it is necessary for me to have an operation.
a predicative after a link verb: That is for me to decide, isn't it?
an object: How long have you been waiting for the train to arrive?
an attribute: There is an urgent need for someone to tackle this problem.
an adverbial modifier of:
purpose: He stepped aside for me to pass
result: Is the water hot enough for me to take a bath?